Disability Etiquette: Why it’s important
It’s now 2024 (Happy New Year!) and even now, disability is a taboo subject. In my forty years of having Cerebral Palsy, I’ve experienced many reactions to my disability. I’ve seen how people struggle to interact with me. They’re often not sure what to say or they want to offer support but they’re worried about […]
Another year of School Climate Change Conferences
This year I was proud to support two local School Climate Change Conferences, organised by the Interclimate Network and supported by Just Ideas. The conferences bring a number of local schools together and in groups of four, the students recreate the annual COP conference and debate the issues surrounding Climate Change. Lively and Passionate Debate […]
Accessible taxi in Birmingham? Not a chance
I have had to postpone work as I can’t book an accessible taxi in the UK’s second largest city.
Accessible Taxi Wanted – with a good attitude
I’m looking for an accessible taxi with a good attitude and that’s essential
Headteacher Conference: Raising aspirations for SEND Pupils
Speaking at the Headteacher Conference, I wanted to raise the importance of raising aspirations for SEND pupils.
Councillor responds to Pavement Parking Proposal
Sandwell Council are encouraging local MPs to support a nationwide pavement parking ban.
World Cerebral Palsy Day – Free Workshop
World Cerebral Palsy Day is on Friday 6th October and I’m offering a free online CP Workshop.
Pavement Parking Campaign – the latest
Having contacted Sandwell Council about my Pavement Parking Campaign, they haven’t provided a response.
Pavement Parking Campaign Update
If you follow my blog or Twitter account, you’ll know that I’m working on a campaign to get pavement parking banned. This follows many frustrating and also dangerous incidents where pavement parking has forced me into the traffic in my wheelchair. My ultimate goal would be to get a nationwide ban, though initially I’m lobbying […]
Diary of a Disabled Mum: Out and about
As a disabled mum, getting out and about has its challenges but I’m building my independence and confidence.